Urgent Water coming in..HELP

[Chaffinch]

I've got water coming in through the electirc light fitting in the lounge (upstairs). I have a tiled roof with a loft above. What can I do, I've put a bucket underneath and turned light off.

Help please

[Chaffinch]

Its peeing down, no water tank in the loft. Could be a ridge tile as its in centre of room, what should I do now?

[scotman]

Can you safely get into the loft to have a closer look around?

[momcj]

you have to be really careful with electrics and water, should you not trip the switch attached to light if you can not stop water?

[Chaffinch]

Hi Scotman, no I can't get into the loft. I have two entrances but the one above the lounge is far too small Its a very old property 1600's . i've tried the other one but can't get through to the lounge. I think origionally it would have been three very small cottages.

i've just turned the lights off at the fuse box (two ring mains fortunatly) will that be safer?

[scotman]

If you are sure you have isolated the lights and there is no sign of water coming in other than at the light fitting you may just have to wait it out till morning then contact a builder to check roof. You will need to get electrics checked as well now that they have been wet.
Sorry I can't offer more help without knowing what is happening in the loft.

[Chaffinch]

The lights have been turned off at the mains, am using desk lamps etc. will get builder in the morning. Thanks Scotman x

[ladybirder]

Oh dear poor you Chaffinch. Hang on in there until the morning and then you can get it sorted. Big Hug.

[Chaffinch]

Thanks Ladybirder, went into panic mode, before I thought about turning lights off. Just hope I've not got bats up there would hate to have them disturbed :)

[ladybirder]

Have you got bats in the attic chaffinch:-)?

[Chaffinch]

Not sure ladybirder, I do see them flying around, but never seen them go in. I've (as you know got swifts under the eves, so ?? in the loft space!

[albaqwerty]

Chaffinch, can't offer any practical advice other than what you have already done. Is the water dripping in or a steady stream?

I just hope everything turns out well and not too expensive xx

[Chaffinch]

Just dripping alba, fortunatly slowing now as the rains easing for the time being.

[scotman]

remember to contact insurance. You might get something depending on what is actually wrong but don't get your hopes up. Wear and tear.

[Chaffinch]

Will do, Scotman, thank you for all your help, it's been very good of you. Just wish It was'nt Suday tomorrow :)

[Chaffinch]

Sunday!!!